I think January and wanting to lose weight are practically synonymous, and even though I didn’t make official #NewYearsResolutions to do so, I have an eye for the prize.

I’m a realist, so regimented diet plans will never work for me. Making healthier versions of my favorite meals, portion control, counting calories and exercise is the only way my #WeightLossJourney will end in success.

I like picking out my own food to eat every day, and many of my favorite snacks and frozen meals (even when not trying to lose weight) are Weight Watchers endorsed products, so enjoying them as part of my weight loss plan is like giving myself a treat.

Would you believe this Blackberry Lemon Yogurt Trifle dessert is on my “yes-yes” list? There are so many yummy Yoplait recipes, but this one needed me, and I needed it back.

You can have your cake and eat it too, cuz there’s angel food cake in this recipe!

Instructions

In 2-3 quart trifle bowl or clear glass bowl, arrange half of the cake cubes. Top with 2 cups of the blackberries. Top with blackberry yogurt mixture. Arrange remaining cake cubes over yogurt. Top with remaining blackberries. Spoon lemon yogurt mixture over berries. Sprinkle with lemon peel. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate any remaining trifle.

And Publix shoppers, get thee to the grocery store right away for exclusive savings on General Mills and Weight Watchers endorsed products. It’s always nice to save money while making smart choices with your favorite brands.

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As I look back on the best of 2013, so much of it has to do with my blog and the many different recipes I’ve created in my kitchen. I’ve challenged myself with new ingredients and techniques, and I’ve tasted things I never thought I would try. Basically, I’ve eaten a lot. 😉

In any case, I thought it would be fun to compile the most popular recipes of 2013 from my blog into a Foodie.com collection. And so it goes…

I can’t wait to see what foodie fun is in store for me (and you) in 2014.

Oh man, do I ever love a good grilled burger. In fact, that’s probably the only time I eat hamburgers, so I’m thrilled that we’re back in cookout season again.

Charcoal grilling, baby!

The convenience of a gas grill is undeniable, but the flavor of charcoal grilling is something I refuse to do without. I simply can’t.

Last weekend I tried a recipe from a cookbook called All Fired Up. I wish I could flip through the pages for you because the food photos would have you drooling! The recipe ideas and inspiration come from Troy Black, director of the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour.

I am suuuuuuuper picky about ground beef, but I have to admit that Sam’s Club has a premium meat selection. I rarely need it in gigantic Sam’s Club size quantities, but I’m all about freezing it in smaller amounts.

And for these burgers, I did purchase a package of their ground sirloin. (The recipe calls for a mix of sirloin and chuck, but it would take me all summer to use that much ground beef so I just picked sirloin.)

The cookbook and compensation have been provided by Sam’s Club. All opinions are my own.

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I grew up baking and cooking alongside my mom, but the first time I did it on my own was in cooking class in middle school, and our first assignment was baked apples. I’ve never forgotten how unexpectedly delicious they tasted.

So I decided to make some again!

But this time I wanted to add something extra special to the recipe — spiced peach pie filling from Grandma Hoerner’s. It was sent to me the other day, and when I tasted a forkful… oh my goodness gracious, it was good!

2. Remove core from apples and hollow them out, leaving about 1/2 an inch of wall thickness. (Leave bottom intact; do not core all the way through.)

3. Spoon pie filling mixture in apples, place them in pan and add hot water to the bottom of the pan.

4. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until apples are tender, but don’t overbake.

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, grab a spoon and dig in!

Although the spiced peach pie filling is the perfect complement to the apple flavor, it would be fun to try some of Grandma Hoerner’s other flavors too! All of their products can be purchased at their website or at select stores. (TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Costco, full list on site.)

You can even visit them at their cute little shop in Kansas (off I-70, exit 324) if you happen to be nearby!

I received product samples for review. The recipe and opinions expressed are my own.

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